Leader In Training Director - YMCA Camp Woodstock

Job Description

The LIT Director is responsible for assisting the Youth Leadership Director in the planning & execution of programming for the Leader-In-Training program for 15-year-olds. • Creates and maintains a safe, fun environment for Leaders In Training. Responsibly supervises LITs at all times. • Leads by example in accordance with camp’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Provides a solid, positive role model for LITs to look up to. • Organizes the daily programs from provided schedule and materials. • Mentors LITs on an individual basis, providing mature and competent counsel to LITs. • Interviews ten LITs once every two weeks. • Maintains open communication with Youth Leadership Director as well as co-staff about LIT issues, concerns and activities. Attends staff meetings when possible. • Leads large group discussions and activities. Conducts trainings on leadership and character development, as well as teambuilding workshops. • Plans LIT show and Weekend Programming once ever 4 weeks, and coaches LITs towards taking leadership of theses activities. • Leads an overnight camping trip to Vermont, which includes canoeing, hiking, and teambuilding. • Leads a day trip to the beach trip. • Provides competent and thorough written evaluations for ten LITs, as well as co-staff. • Supports the Waterfront Director with Lifeguard Training. • Maintains the cleanliness of the Roskin Leadership Lodge. • Develops leaders mentally, physically and spiritually. • Passionately advocates for teens. • Assists with any other duties as assigned by the Youth Leadership Director.

Apply by: April 4 2015

Details

Camp/Organization: YMCA Camp Woodstock (ACA Accredited)

Location: Woodstock Valley, CT

Type of Position: Director

Time Frame: Seasonal

Salary: $2,100 + room and board

Requirements

The LIT Director must be… • At least 20 years of age • Able to lead by example, and maintain leadership in close-knit, intensive work environment • Works well as a team with other directors • Responsible and organized • American Red Cross Lifeguard certification & Lifeguard Instructor Certification are a plus, but not required. (Training and certifications are available prior to start of position) • Current U.S. Driver’s License a plus, but not required.